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China ramps up military incursions near Taiwan

Taipei [Taiwan], June 20 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Friday said that it detected 34 sorties of Chinese aircraft and several Chinese vessels as of 8:50am (local time).

As per the MND, of the 24 aircraft, 15 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the central, southwestern and eastern ADIZ.

In a post on X, the MND said, 'Overall 24 sorties of PLA aircraft in various types

UAE Cycling Team continues to shine in Switzerland, Belgium tours

GENEVA, 20th June 2025 (WAM) -- Joao Almeida produced another admirable performance at the Tour de Suisse, with the Portuguese going on the front foot to take second place on stage 5 and move up to third overall.

Narrowly pipped to the line by Oscar Onley (Picnic-PostNL), the UAE Team Emirates-XRG man benefited from the work of his teammates to make further inroads in the general classification battle.

Set

China's military threats prompt US Pacific Fleet to reinforce deterrence in Taiwan and South China Sea

Taipei [Taiwan], June 20 (ANI): Admiral Stephen Koehler, the commander of the US Pacific Fleet, stated on Tuesday that the fleet's goal of deterring aggression in the South China Sea includes Taiwan, Taipei Times reported.

Koehler made these comments during the 15th annual South China Sea Conference organised by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Hawaii. He noted that China has 'increased its d

AI 171 crash: 202 bodies handed over and 220 victims identified, says Gujarat Minister Rushikesh Patel

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 20 (ANI): Almost a week after the deadly Air India crash that took place in Ahmedabad, DNA samples of 220 victims had been matched with their families and the mortal remains of 202 passengers have been released, announced Gujarat Minister of Health, Family Welfare and Medical Education Rushikesh Patel on Friday.

In a post on X, Rushikesh Patel wrote, 'UPDATED UP TO :- 20/06/2025

"Legend of Zang Hai" adds to surging popularity of C-dramas worldwide

by Xinhua writers Cao Pengyuan and Yang Qi

BEIJING, June 19 (Xinhua) -- With its ads displayed on digital billboards in cities such as Tokyo and Bangkok, and its views climbing on video-streaming portals like Disney+, "Legend of Zang Hai" is the latest example of a Chinese TV series making inroads into the global market.

Featuring a star-studded cast led by Chinese mega-popular actor Xiao Zhan and renowned

Roundup: China's green capacity boosts environmental cooperation with Europe

From solar and wind to battery storage and electric mobility, China's green capacity is becoming a vital engine for China-EU ecological cooperation

LISBON, June 19 (Xinhua) -- As China and the European Union (EU) mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025, their partnership in green energy is expanding with unprecedented scope and depth.

From solar and wind to battery storage

CM Pramod Sawant participates in Goa Revolution Day; highlights achievements of govt

Panaji (Goa) [India], June 18 (ANI): Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant participated in Goa Revolution Day celebrations organised by the Home department, Government of Goa on Wednesday.

He said that the development brought about by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government and the double-engine government is 'worth watching'.

CM Sawant told reporters, '18th June is Goa Revolution Day. The torch of revolution

Southeast Asian nations look to hedge their way out of troubled waters in the South China Sea

The South China Sea has long been a bubbling geopolitical hot spot. Recently, a series of moves by the various nations claiming a stake in the waters has stirred up yet more trouble.

Malaysia has of late reaffirmed its commitment to "Death toll of BJ Medical College students stands at 4," says Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Superintendent on AI 171 plane crash

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India] June 17 (ANI): Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Superintendent Rakesh Joshi said on Tuesday that the number of BJ Medical College students who died because of the Air India crash remains at four.

Speaking to the mediapersons, Rakesh Joshi said,'...The death toll of BJ Medical College students stands at 4. It has not gone up.'

He also said that Vishwas, the only survivor from the crash, i

In front of thousands of empty seats, Chelsea kick off Club World Cup campaign with dominant win over LAFC

Atlanta [US], June 17 (ANI): Chelsea got their FIFA Club World Cup campaign underway with a 2-0 victory over MLS side Los Angeles FC in front of thousands of empty seats at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Thousands of seats were visibly empty in a 71,000-capacity stadium as Chelsea made a winning start in Group D. According to Sky Sports, the official attendance of the fixture was 22,137, which indicates th

China-Europe green cooperation speeds up cross-border climate action

Such collaboration is particularly evident in renewable energy, where Europe's ambitious decarbonization targets have increasingly aligned with China's growing role as a key partner in manufacturing and technology.

FRANKFURT, June 16 (Xinhua) -- As global environmental challenges intensify, China and Europe are forging ahead with deeper cooperation on sustainable development and the green transit

Chinese military patrols South China Sea amidst Philippines-Japan joint drills

Manila (Philippines), June 16 (ANI): As the Philippines and Japan conducted a joint drill in South China Sea, the Chinese military held joint sea and air patrols in the disputed waters.

China's People Liberation Army Southern Theater Command organized joint sea and air patrol in the South China Sea on Saturday, its spokesperson Colonel Tian Junli, stated on Sunday, emphasizing that any military activities that s

China greenlights new sci-tech colleges for growing talent demand

BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhua) -- China has greenlighted the establishment of several new undergraduate universities and vocational colleges specializing in science and technology, aiming to cultivate talent aligned with the evolving demands of economic development.

According to the latest circular from the Ministry of Education, the list of new campuses includes two research universities in the country's south and ea

"Whole country should come together": Mallikarjun Kharge after visit to airplane crash site in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 15 (ANI): Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge visited the site of the Air India flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad and said such incidents should not be seen as routine occurrences. He emphasised the need for collective support across the country in the aftermath of the crash and urged people to come together to help those affected.

Speaking at the site on Saturday, Khar

(SP)U.S.-MIAMI-FOOTBALL-FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP-INTER MIAMI CF VS AL AHLY

(250615) -- MIAMI, June 15, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi (L) of Inter Miami CF walks into the stadium before the opening match between Inter Miami CF of the United States and Al Ahly of Egypt at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in Miami, the United States, on June 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)